The Pac Back

Comments about Cheeky Monkey Designs LLC. The Pac Back(TM):

This is the greatest product I have ever bought. I traveled by myself with 2 kids. My busy 18 month old needed a seat on the plane and needed to be in his car seat. I am 5'2" and I didn't even notice the bulky carseat on my back navigating through the airport.My hand were free to do whatever I needed to do to take care of my 2 kids. Very easy to get on and off @ security and at our seat on the plane. I was nervous going up the aisle on the plane as I am so short and thought I would bang into people but I was fine. I got lots of comments @ the airport from carseat carrying parents as to how they were going to get this product. I would highly recommend this product to anyone needing a carseat on the plane and need free hands going through the airport.

Comments about Cheeky Monkey Designs LLC. The Pac Back(TM):

Bought and used this for car seat travel on several trips. On the first few, when it was still in good condition it was a life saver. Wearing the car seat on our backs kept needed hands free, and getting through the airport was much easier. On our most recent trip at least two of the straps simply ripped off making it no longer wearable. Our car seat was well within the weight limits.
If this product was better made, and stronger it would be perfect, as a life saver when it works.

Comments about Cheeky Monkey Designs LLC. The Pac Back(TM):

Bought one product and used it once and it was great, with the exception that one of the straps seemed to be tearing. Bought a second one for another trip. First one, on second use, shoulder strap shredded and needed to be patched with clear duct tape to get us home. Second new one, plastic buckle cracked making product useless. I think the product is a great idea, but has serious quality/workmanship issues.

Comments about Cheeky Monkey Designs LLC. The Pac Back(TM):

I read alot of negative reviews about this product. I still purchased it because I knew I won't have enough free hands to manage everything during my air travels with my two and a half year old. It proved very handy when it came to carrying the carseat but it literally started tearing at the seams after that 1st use. It proceeded to fall apart after 2 more uses. If you choose to purchase this product I would highly recommend having gaffers or duct tape handy for a quick fix.

Comments about Cheeky Monkey Designs LLC. The Pac Back(TM):

This is the second PacBack that we own. On the first, the stitching came apart at the seams after 2 uses. Before using this one we reinforced the shoulder straps and did not have any problems (yet).

Comments about Cheeky Monkey Designs LLC. The Pac Back(TM):

This is a must have for parents of more than one small children that use airports. We went to a foreign country and needed a car seat for our toddler as well as two strollers and multiple bags. There was no way we were going to make it without this to carry the heavy car seat. The only con is watch out other people. Very wide, long load on one's back. But well worth it and you will get stopped by many to ask where you got it.

Comments about Cheeky Monkey Designs LLC. The Pac Back(TM):

Made an overseas trip with our 21-month-old. Had previously lugged our Graco SnugRide travel system w/ us as car/plane seat. He's too big for that now so we bought the Pac Back and a booster seat w/ 5-pt harness for this trip. This combo was much easier to use and carry. Perhaps a tad uncomfortable after 2 straight days of flight connections and customs lines, but would not discourage me from using.

Comments about Cheeky Monkey Designs LLC. The Pac Back(TM):

We bought this product last year when I was to be traveling by myself without my husband to cart the seat through the airport. It is a great idea. It worked the first 3 times we used it. The next two flights we noticed that the straps were starting to frey. Then as we got home on that last flight and were getting into the car one of the straps broke. I had my mother-in-law who has access to heavy-duty sewing machines fix the stap and re-strenghten the rest of the straps. I also has her re-strengthen the shoulder staps too, which were starting to frey also. I just used the re-strengthened pack on a recent trip and it worked great just like the first time. I would give this item a 5 if the material was stronger and lasted longer then 4 flights.

Comments about Cheeky Monkey Designs LLC. The Pac Back(TM):

I used the PacBack for an airline trip with two layovers. I can't imagine taking the trip without it--having the carseat on my back was so much easier than carrying it by hand would have been. But, similar to other reviewers, I was dismayed to see that by the end of the trip the webbing was already starting to fall apart at the shoulders even though I was very gentle with it.
Despite the materials/construction concerns, I would still recommend the PacBack; however I'm now going to start the process of pursuing an exchange or refund since I might not feel secure using it for a second trip.

Comments about Cheeky Monkey Designs LLC. The Pac Back(TM):

We bought this for our trip out of the country last year. We had a 2 year old who we brought a car seat for the plane, a stroller for him, plus a 5 year old with 2 backpacks full of toys/movies to entertain with! Needless to say, our ahnds were full! We needed a way to free up our hands from the carseat.
I reviewed tons of products out there, compared prices, tried to rig up my own device, then finally spent the minimal money for this. IT WAS THE BEST VACATION PURCHASE WE MADE!
The car seat buckled in easily, it was comfortable when worn (our car sear was pretty light) and we even wedged our older sons booster in there too!
Sometimes we forgot what was back there and would crash into people! But once we got used to it, it was so easy and convenient. We got so many comments and inquiries about where we got it.
We ares tarting to get ready for our upcoming vacation, and I just found this with all our luggage, I was so excited!
We had no issues with tearing or poor fabric.

Comments about Cheeky Monkey Designs LLC. The Pac Back(TM):

Two clips hook around the seat, slide it onto your shoulders then clip the belt around your waist to carry the weight. You're done! If you don't have it positioned just right it can be a little uncomfortable while carrying but a small price to pay compared to having to hold and lug a cumbersome car seat. I just traveled from Europe to US alone with two kids and could not have done it without this!

Comments about Cheeky Monkey Designs LLC. The Pac Back(TM):

Like other reviewers, I had problems with this thing falling apart. After using it twice, one of the straps has torn apart from the top part of the "back" section. The nylon tore, not the seam, so there is no way for me to repair it.

Comments about Cheeky Monkey Designs LLC. The Pac Back(TM):

Love this product..so useful for travel, especially if you have a plane connection..made traveling with a large carseat simple..i would recommend it..

Comments about Cheeky Monkey Designs LLC. The Pac Back(TM):

We used the backpack for our toddler's car seat when we flew to Chicago for Christmas (had to change planes each way). The backpack made it so easy to carry the car seat around. However it fell apart as we took the pack off in the baggage area to collect our bags and head home. It is expensive for a one trip use, but it sure is handy. Someone could make money by increasing the quality of this product!

Comments about Cheeky Monkey Designs LLC. The Pac Back(TM):

Great product idea but the strap was not long enough to wrap around top and bottom of our car seat. Also, the fabric on the strap began to tear apart during the first use.